Got ADHD? Got Cats? Adderall XR is an attractive feline toxin

I also wrote about this at Well-Ordered Chaos, but it’s REALLY REALLY IMPORTANT so I want to post it here too.

An article in Science News reports that Adderall XR is very dangerous to cats.  While most cats, most of the time, are pretty good at not poisoning themselves, there’s something about Adderall XR that they just love.  And while CNS stimulants aren’t toxic to cats in small enough doses, a dose that’s adequate for a full-grown human — or even a human child — can kill an animal that’s 7-15 lbs.

If you take Adderall XR, keep it away from your kitties.  This should go for any human medication, but again, Adderall XR is attractive to them for whatever reason.

If you know that your cat ingested a simulant medication, get to the vet immediately.

Symptoms of stimulant poisoning include distressed vocalization (also known as “lots of weird meowing” ), agitation and nervousness, and hypersensitivity.  If your cat shows these symptoms, get to the vet immediately.

For more information, read the full article here.